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The Cyclones in Mozambique and Climate Change |
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by Yvonne Wabai | 01-05-2019 03:48
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Cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons describe the same weather phenomenon, the difference is the location where they occur. Climate change has made cyclones more intense and more frequent.
You have no doubt have about Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth. These two cyclones occurred within weeks of each other in the same country: Mozambique. A cyclone as intense as Kenn eth has not been recorded in Mozambique before, and there is no record of two cyclones of this intensity striking Mozambique in the same season. Cyclone Idai killed more than 1000 people in Mozambique, destroyed the coastal city of Beira, and left hundreds of thousands of people displaced, homeless, and without food or electricity. Weeks later, Cyclone Kenneth struck after killing 4 people in Comoros. Kenneth killed 38 more people in Mozambique. Kenneth continues to dump huge amounts of rain in northeastern Mozambique, putting an estimated 750,000 people in the path of dangerous floods. Mozambique is categorized as a low and middle income country. It does not have the finamcial cushioning to adequately deal with the effects of climate change. Already, there are reports of women being sexually-exploited in exchange for food and water for their children. This brings in a larger conversation of climate justice and environmental racism, as it is developed nations that brought about climate change in the first place. Additionally, it brings out a link between gender disparity and climate injustice.
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5 Comments
Hello Yvonne
Thank you for your report about The Cyclones in Mozambique and Climate Change
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 17-06-2019 04:42
Greetings Yvonne,
It definitely is a serious issue regarding natural disasters and exploitation of women in Mozambique. The link between these two factors is definitely surprising.
These concerns should be addressed by developed nations as well as they are partially responsible for them.
Sincerely,
Eco Generation
Posted 07-05-2019 16:12
Hi Yvonne,
Thank you for letting us know about the cyclones in Mozambique and I heard the cyclones get stronger and stronger each year due to the rapid climate change. I totally agree that climate change is a world-wide issue and we should take immediate actions to mitigate this.
Louis Mentor
Posted 03-05-2019 01:24
Hello Yvonne
Climate change and subsequent effect of worsening natural disasters have become the most serious problem that people concern. It is disheartening to hear that this deadly cyclone has killed so many people in Mozambique. Plus, the problem is becoming worse as natural disasters not only causes financial loss but also cause social problems. Thank you for sharing this sorrowful story.
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 02-05-2019 17:03
Hello Yvonne
Climate change is the severe problem for all the nations but developing and underdeveloped countries have become the major victims so far.
Thank you so much for this report.
Green cheers!
Posted 02-05-2019 09:53